What we do

Despite being more than 800 years old, the Town & Manor of Hungerford is as busy and vibrant today as it’s ever been. While much of our focus is on protecting and preserving the incredible wildlife and countryside around us, we’re also active within Hungerford, working hard to benefit the community. Here’s a taste of what we do.

Mission Statement

The charitable purpose of the Town & Manor is to manage its assets, now and in the future, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Hungerford.To achieve this, we will work to:

1.Uphold the unique traditions of Hungerford.

2.Preserve and protect the ancient rights of the Commoners.

3.Manage the land and buildings in a financially and environmentally sustainable way.

4.Provide financial support to groups, causes and projects, within the area of benefit.

Our funds are raised in several ways, including hiring the Town Hall complex, The Croft and Hungerford Common for select events, rod membership fees from the Hungerford Fishery, leasing the John O’Gaunt Inn, and grants from Defra.

Charitable work & fundraising

Our funds are raised in several ways, including hiring the Town Hall complex, The Croft and Hungerford Common for select events, rod membership fees from the Hungerford Fishery, leasing the John O’Gaunt Inn, and grants from Defra.

Carefully managing our land and property means we’re able to create an annual surplus of funds, which is split between donations and investment.

The donations are given to local groups and charities, while the investment helps to maintain the Town Hall so it can be enjoyed for the community of Hungerford, today and into the future.

Wildlife & Conservation

One of our main areas of activity, click here to find out more about what we’ve been up to.

Looking after the Commoner’s Rights

At the very heart of the Town & Manor, from day one to the present day, is the protection of the Commoner’s Rights. We work hard to preserve these Rights, so they can be enjoyed by the people of Hungerford today, and by future generations.